US Bridges

SR 3012 over Over Sweitzers Run

PoorPosted for load

Union County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI W of New Berlin · Structure no. 000000000033575

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,383
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3012 over Over Sweitzers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3012 over Over Sweitzers Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,383 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 3012
CrossesOver Sweitzers Run
Location1 MI W of New Berlin
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.87183, -77.01302
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,383 (2024)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3012 over Over Sweitzers Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3012 over Over Sweitzers Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3012 over Over Sweitzers Run carry?

About 1,383 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3012 over Over Sweitzers Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3012 over Over Sweitzers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.